Stench of sewage forces closure of EE Police Station ‘until further notice’
Police patrols to continue
According to the RVIPF in a press release late Thursday, April 18, 2024, this closure is due to ongoing sewerage works conducted by the Government of the Virgin Islands in the parking lot adjacent to the station.
These works have affected the health and well-being of our officers and necessitated the immediate evacuation of the premises, the press release stated.
“While the station building will be closed, we want to reassure residents of the East End district that law enforcement services will remain operational. Officers will continue patrolling the district, ensuring the safety and security of the community. They can be contacted at 368-9704 for immediate response to reports,” Police stated.
‘Slight stench’ of sewage
Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner of Police Jacqueline E. Vanterpool, commenting on a social media platform today, said she, along with two of her Commanding Officers visited the station yesterday and “we experienced the slight stench for ourselves.
“I had to make ONLY temporary decision for the officers living and working out of the station. When the water is completely drained and the hole covered, the decision will be revisited. I stand in full support of my decision made for the safety of our officers. I could not turn a dead ear to the complaints lodged by the officers,” Vanterpool stated.
‘Temporary solution’- Jacqueline E. Vanterpool
The Deputy Commissioner emphasised that the closure of the station is a “temporary solution” and that officers will be accessible but not working out of the building.
When word first got out that the East End Police Station would be closed, there were concerns as the public had been asking for all police stations across the territory to be open and accessible to the public.
Making it clear that it is not his preference to have his officers on 24-hour shifts at the East End and West End Police Stations, Commissioner of Police Mark Collins had said in October of 2023, that he had listened to the concerns of the public, and both police stations would have officers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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26 Responses to “Stench of sewage forces closure of EE Police Station ‘until further notice’”
Such a shame not only on the Government but also the Men who normally work there ....
Bull crap where is cor*** Collins
Don't come on here to respond that private residents does this and does that. BVI are people of habits and having our own way, and we have problems following the law. If a homeowner violates a law or policy, then fine them and have them correct it right away. In my community overseas, I have to be guided by so many little laws, up to the point where on a snow day, I cannot say that I was too sick to clear my sidewalk. Let us clean up the place and stop lamenting in house of assembly with the phrases 'when we were in office' this happened and that happened. See where we are at as a result of the current and past governments, leaders and heads of departments. We can do better. We are better than this
they are being deleted when they come in. The ones about what happened with private and government entities
in sept-oct 2018 in Carrot Bay and West End, to refresh her memory. As in crippling his right hand when he was a classical pianist. Among other things. Perhaps the BVI and its 'police' needs some persuasion to accept responsibility and pay for it. Perhaps they want to pay for it in an unpleasant way. Yah?